What's on this page?

This page provides information on the previous engagement history of our draft Urban Tree Canopy Plan.

We paused reporting and endorsement of the draft Urban Tree Canopy plan to take into account new directions from the NSW State Government, which was to develop the overarching strategies for our area including the:

  • Community Strategic Plan 2040
  • Local Strategic Planning Statement - Towards 2040
  • Protect. Create. Live. Environment and Climate Change Strategy 2040
  • Withstand. Adapt. Thrive. Resilience Strategy 2040

Our revised draft plan, currently on exhibition, incorporates what we heard from the community previously. It identifies high vulnerability areas, and provides focus areas and actions to manage our tree canopy to 2027.

Engagement history

In 2018 Council developed an Urban Tree Canopy Plan (draft):

  • to improve our tree canopy and wildlife habitats;
  • to create healthy and diverse landscaping in our streets and parks; and
  • to contribute to the health and wellbeing of all that enjoy our area.

The Urban Tree Canopy Plan (draft) was prepared in response to Notice of Motion No 16/2018 – Greening of the Northern Beaches.

View the Notice of Motion in Council’s Agenda, Item 11.2 page 77

View the associated Council minutes, Item 11.2 page 13

Project updates

Thanks for your patience on this project. We are now looking to finalise the Urban Tree Canopy Plan and present the findings of the community engagement to Council in May.

Council is currently reviewing the survey data and will report to the Council meeting of Tuesday 16 April 2019.

Thank you to those who provided comment on the Urban Tree Canopy Plan (draft).

Comments have now closed and are being reviewed by staff.

Public exhibition of the Urban Tree Canopy Plan (draft) closes soon.

Join us at the final drop-in session:

  • Dee Why Beach, The Strand - Wed 14 Nov - 12pm - 1pm

Or make a submission online

Submissions close Thursday 15 November 2018

We have developed an Urban Tree Canopy Plan (draft) as part of our commitment to greening the Northern Beaches.

Have Your Say

  • Make an online submission
  • Attend a drop in session
    • Manly Town Hall forecourt - Wed 24 Oct - 12pm - 1pm
    • Glen Street Theatre - Thu 1 Nov - 12pm - 1pm
    • Mona Vale Library lane - Thu 8 Nov - 12pm - 1pm
    • Dee Why Beach, The Strand - Wed 14 Nov - 12pm - 1pm
  • Make a written submission: CEO, Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82, Manly, NSW 1655, marked “Urban Tree Canopy Plan 2018”

Submissions close Thursday 15 November 2018

Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    Oct to Nov 2018 - Public Exhibition of Urban Tree Canopy Plan (draft)

  • Timeline item 2 - complete

    Nov 2018 to Jan 2019 - Review and analysis of submissions

  • Timeline item 3 - active

    Apr 2019 - Report back to Council (paused)